Any purchase of the app’s U.S. operations requires approval from the Chinese Communist Party. President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline for the Chinese parent…
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President Trump Teases Tariff Reductions for China to Support TikTok Deal
He advocates for long-awaited divestment as deal deadline draws closer. President Donald Trump recently said he would consider reducing tariffs against China if TikTok’s parent company ByteDance manages…
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Vice President Confident in TikTok Sale Before April Deadline
President Trump postponed the national security ban long enough for the possible U.S. acquisition of the China-based company. Vice President JD Vance expressed confidence that the China-based company…
Read MorePresident Trump Says Microsoft Interested in Buying TikTok
Indicates a growing number of companies have shown interest and the potential for a “bidding war.” President Donald Trump said this week that technology companies have been showing…
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President Elect Trump Speaks with President Xi Prior to Inauguration
He seeks to preserve TikTok’s use in the United States. President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping this week as he prepares for his second aministration.…
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Supreme Court Upholds Law Banning TikTok in U.S.
The social media app prepares to shut down its U.S. platform. The justices of the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the law on Friday that requires TikTok’s Chinese-based owner…
Read MoreSupreme Court Will Hear TikTok Case
Senate minority leader urges high court to The Supreme Court announced Wednesday that it accepted TikTok’s appeal on the U.S. law, which was passed by Congress in April…
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U.S.-UK Releases Joint Statement on Child Online Safety
They emphasized the importance of internet protections during G7 technology summit. The United States and the United Kingdom called for improvements to online protections for children, announcing a…
Read MoreFTC Reports Social Media’s Invasive Data Practices and Inadequate Child Protections
Findings reveal extensive surveillance for profit and lack of privacy safeguards for users. A recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) report highlighted the extensive data collection practices of major…
Read MoreAdministration Takes Action Against Russian Media Company and Employees
DOJ indicts two employees for conspiracy to commit money laundering and violate FARA. The Department of Justice announced indictments against two employees of the Russian state media network…
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